Overview
Established in 1964, the University of Waikato is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Hamilton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Waikato. This institution also has a branch campus in Tauranga. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of New Zealand, University of Waikato (UoW) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational New Zealand higher education institution. University of Waikato (UoW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 60-year-old New Zealand higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this New Zealand higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UoW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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large-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | University of Waikato  |
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| Acronym | UoW |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Motto | Ko te Tangata The Voice of the People |
| Colours | Red |
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University Location
| Address | Private Bag 3105 Hamilton 3240 Waikato New Zealand |
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+64 (7) 838 4439 |
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+64 (7) 838 4269 |
| Other locations | Tauranga |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Waikato's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Waikato's Facebook page
University of Waikato's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of Waikato's YouTube channel
University of Waikato's Instagram page
University of Waikato's main LinkedIn profile
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